Annually, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation assists families and organizations in and around the Jackson metro area with toys for Christmas. This year's goal is to provide three new unwrapped toys to children up to 15 years old, Jackson city officials said.

Mayor Harvey Johnson said the program will make sure the younger children are taken care of, and parents may use the program's other resources to help older teenagers who may not want toys.

Marika Cackett, of the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau said 2,000 families registered last year and organizers expect the same or more this year.

Registration begins from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Jackson Medical Mall at 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive. Saturday registration will also be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Families may also register from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday from Nov. 5-Dec. 6. There will be no registration Nov. 21-23 because of the Thanksgiving holiday, organizers said.

Registrants should provide a valid photo ID, Social Security cards or printouts from the Social Security Office, for all adults and children living in the household. They will also need to bring birth certificates for all children younger than 15, or documentation proving guardianship.

In addition, registrants will need to provide proof of household income, including check stubs, SSI, retirement, welfare, unemployment, VA, child support and food stamps. They will also be asked to provide proof of all household expenses, including paid and unpaid receipts for rent, utilities, phone, child care, furniture, car notes and insurance.

Toys can be dropped off at any Walgreens or Walmart and at Jackson City Hall.